Stephanie Small Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Synergy Partners Consulting is an independent consulting company that focuses on building the organizational capacity of mission-driven organizations in a “meet them where they are” lifecycles framework to help them achieve their goals and make the world a better place. By providing capacity building services in business and strategic planning, organizational assessment, board governance, and training and facilitation, Synergy Partners Consulting works with social sector organizations and community minded for-profit businesses in all phases of their organizational lifecycle.

Phoenix, Az

In partnership with Karen Ramsey (Lead for Good), we developed and facilitated the NMI 105 - High Impact Leadership course and successfully presented the class multiple times.

Phoenix, Arizona

A Phoenix, Arizona based consulting firm specializing in capital campaigns, strategic and fund development planning and organizational development for nonprofit organizations.~ Facilitated board discussions and developed a comprehensive business plan for the start-up of Friends of O'Connor House, a 501(c)3 organization charged with managing the programs at the new Sandra Day O'Connor House at Papago Park, Arizona.~ Completed an organizational assessment, recommendations and action plan for Cathedral Center for the Arts, Phoenix, Arizona.~ Led Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse in Tucson, Arizona through its first strategic planning process, including conducting key stakeholder surveys, facilitating board and staff retreats, and writing final plan.~ Developed all-inclusive policy handbook for Maricopa Health Foundation, Phoenix, Arizona.

A Phoenix, Arizona based nonprofit organization providing therapeutic arts programs to abused, homeless and at-risk children.~ First paid executive director who transformed this small, unknown, volunteer-driven start-up organization into a well respected, award-winning, recognized mid-size nonprofit.~ Increased number of children served from 714 per year to more than 6,000 per year.~ Expanded staff from one to fourteen members and volunteers from five to over 400 annually.~ Raised organizational budget from $30,000 to $1.2 million through grants, individual giving, major gifts, cause-marketing partnerships and special events.~ Awarded 2005 Executive Director of the Year - mid-sized organizations from the Organization of Nonprofit Executives.~ Organization awarded 2003 Arts Organization of the Year from the Arts and Business Council of Greater Phoenix.~ Organization one of two mid-sized Arizona arts organizations accepted into the National Arts Strategies Assessment and Strategic Planning program from 2003 - 2008.

A $50 million United Way representing Maricopa County, Arizona.~ Increased Business Development-area fundraising by 10%, raising over $1.6 million.~ Managed over 400 employee fund raising campaigns.~ Supported two Cabinet-level volunteers and supervised seven Loaned Executives.~ Directed Speaker's Bureau and developed and facilitated training.~ Developed and facilitated training for corporate campaign managers.

An Alexandria, Virginia based community orchestra featuring annual performances at the Kennedy Center and other venues.~ Managed logistical operations and educational programs for a 90-member orchestra.~ Supervised staff of three part-time employees.~ Created and designed print collateral materials.

Mba

Student-elected graduation speaker; 3.9 GPA; Awarded 50% tuition scholarship.

Executive Program For Nonprofit Leaders - Arts

One of three Arizonans selected in 2005 to attend this prestigious two-week leadership program at the Stanford School of Social.

Bs, Arts Management

Graduated Cum Laude; Outstanding Conservatory Award Winner.

Education record